The Prime Minister in Manipur Tomorrow: Too Late for Peace?
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay foundation stones and inaugurate development projects worth Rs 8,500 crore in Manipur on September 13, marking his first visit since ethnic violence in May 2023 that left over 260 dead and thousands homeless.
- The Manipur government has banned the use of air guns in Churachandpur ahead of Modi's visit, citing potential security threats during the VVIP movement.
- A trade embargo imposed by the United Naga Council has left over a hundred trucks and tankers stranded in Manipur, impacting supply routes from Nagaland and Assam.
- The Coordination Committee announced a boycott of Modi's visit, claiming it will exacerbate community tensions.
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The Prime Minister in Manipur tomorrow: too late for peace?
Since May 2023, Manipur has been gripped by ethnic clashes between the Kuki-Zo and Meitei communities, leading to over 250 deaths and 60,000 displaced. This explainer breaks down the roots of the conflict, the impact on civilians, the role of insurgent groups, and what lies ahead for Manipur.
PM to unveil projects worth Rs 8,500 cr in Manipur on Sep 13: Officials
Imphal: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to lay foundation stones and inaugurate various development projects worth Rs 8,500 crore in Manipur on September 13, officials said on Thursday. This will be his first visit to the state after ethnic violence broke out between Kukis and Meiteis in May 2023, leaving over 260 people dead and thousands homeless. According to officials, Modi will lay foundation stones for various development project…
Modi's Manipur Visit Faces Naga Trade Embargo, Meitei Boycott
Sources indicate that Modi is likely to announce a rehabilitation package and meet with representatives of people displaced by the conflict, though he may not visit relief camps directly due to time and security constraints.
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